One of the reasons
" haven't tapped into online booksellers mail lists."
They have, for sure. Everything you do leaves tracks on the internet or computers and servers somewhere. Whether anyone cares is a different story.
Hotlines, what's your "beef"? I generally understand that you are more focused on function than appearance of originality and authenticity of parts..? Is that your statement?
Heck, when I was a kid, all mopars immediatley got a working junkyard 10si gm alternator, a set of copper core wires, alt + ran to batt+.
I tend to be a bit of a purist when it comes to quality of workmanship / prep or factory appearance to a certain point. On the other hand, I do think function and modernization are very important in building a quality, long lasting, good performing mopar.
What are some examples of what you do rather than what a purist would or do? Lay some stuff on us!